A gig held at The Trinity Centre on Wednesday 23rd July. The event starts at 20:00.
THE JAYHWAKS
http://www.jayhawksofficial.com
"They say that there is no going back. They say that you can never go home again. But we are sure the hell going to try. Karen Grotberg, Tim O'Reagan, Marc Perlman, Gary Louris, and Kraig Johnson are thrilled to dive back into the darkness of Sound Of Lies, the joyous pop of Smile, and the simplicity of Rainy Day Music. "
The Jayhawks were definitely swimming against the tide when they emerged from a crowded Minneapolis music scene halfway through the 1980s - a memorable decade that saw the likes of the Replacements, Soul Asylum, Husker Du and Prince put Minnesota on the musical map in a big way. Forging a rootsy sound that wasn't quite rock or country - "Hank Williams on speed" somebody once memorably called it - The Jayhawks quickly turned into one of the most important bands of the post-punk era.
Over the course of two decades, several albums, countless memorable live shows and enough personal drama to fill a couple of Behind the Music episodes, this beloved band soared to heights few ever achieve while wining the hearts and minds of numerous critics, fans and peers in the process. Named after"The Hawks" - as in"Levon and the Hawks, " the name of Dylan's backing band in the 60s before they became known as"The Band" - The Jayhawks and their fellow travelers even helped make the world safe again for artists who weren't afraid to fuse traditional rock, country and folk influences into something that was both timeless and modern, just like the best American bands always have.
TRINITY CENTRE
Trinity Road, Old Market, Bristol BS2 0NW
Doors 7.30pm
Ages 14+
Advance tickets available from:
http://www.alt-tickets.co.uk
http://www.gigantic.com
Bristol Ticket Shop
0844 871 8819
Entry requirements:
http://www.jayhawksofficial.com
"They say that there is no going back. They say that you can never go home again. But we are sure the hell going to try. Karen Grotberg, Tim O'Reagan, Marc Perlman, Gary Louris, and Kraig Johnson are thrilled to dive back into the darkness of Sound Of Lies, the joyous pop of Smile, and the simplicity of Rainy Day Music. "
The Jayhawks were definitely swimming against the tide when they emerged from a crowded Minneapolis music scene halfway through the 1980s - a memorable decade that saw the likes of the Replacements, Soul Asylum, Husker Du and Prince put Minnesota on the musical map in a big way. Forging a rootsy sound that wasn't quite rock or country - "Hank Williams on speed" somebody once memorably called it - The Jayhawks quickly turned into one of the most important bands of the post-punk era.
Over the course of two decades, several albums, countless memorable live shows and enough personal drama to fill a couple of Behind the Music episodes, this beloved band soared to heights few ever achieve while wining the hearts and minds of numerous critics, fans and peers in the process. Named after"The Hawks" - as in"Levon and the Hawks, " the name of Dylan's backing band in the 60s before they became known as"The Band" - The Jayhawks and their fellow travelers even helped make the world safe again for artists who weren't afraid to fuse traditional rock, country and folk influences into something that was both timeless and modern, just like the best American bands always have.
TRINITY CENTRE
Trinity Road, Old Market, Bristol BS2 0NW
Doors 7.30pm
Ages 14+
Advance tickets available from:
http://www.alt-tickets.co.uk
http://www.gigantic.com
Bristol Ticket Shop
0844 871 8819
Entry requirements: